Shamanic Painting Workshop

with Catherine Steinberg

Shamanic painting is a meditative approach to expressing inner images, words, emotions and sensory experiences with paint on canvas. A shamanic journey consists of listening to a specific drumbeat for about 15 minutes and allowing yourself to be led to a dream state in order to become more in touch with your unconscious.

We will alternate shamanic journeying and longer periods of painting impressions from your journey throughout the day. Painting from this internal perspective can be liberating and exciting. There will be time for writing and group processing of your journey and painting.

No prior experience with painting or shamanic journey work is necessary, however, it is suggested that one read Shamanic Journeyingby Sandra Ingerman prior to the workshop. Please bring a journal, a bandana and wear comfortable clothing. Additionally, you may bring your own painting materials or purchase them from the presenter for $10. Please bring the materials payment to the workshop.

The program will be held on Saturday, October 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The $100 fee includes both the program and lunch. Register early as the workshop is limited to 10 participants.

Catherine Steinberg is a licensed psychotherapist and artist, who resides in Guilford, Connecticut. She has an ongoing exhibit entitled “The Mary Paintings: Expressions of the Divine Feminine” at Mercy by the Sea, which includes paintings inspired by the story of Mary Magdalene and by Catherine’s work with women in psychotherapy and the expressive arts.